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Repository of Useless Information (Free subscription) | yesterday
I hate Chardonnay unless it is bubbly and comes, preferably, from Champagne. Though I will admit that Chablis can be quite nice on occasion. And come to think of it, the Jura is pretty awesome! Oh yeah, and those non-Chablis Burgundies can sometimes be worth a sniff... My previous experiences with this grape are mostly of extreme boredom punctuated by the occasional truly memorable wine. I felt like...
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Paramus Post (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ask a traditionalist about wine-and-food pairings, and be prepared for a lecture on the virtues of serving Rioja with rosemary grilled lamb chops or Champagne with oysters. Let the fuddy-duddies harvest these low-hanging grapes. Gary Vaynerchuk has fresher, zanier ideas. In a September episode of his video blog, "Wine Library TV," he raved about how the 2007 Landmark Overlook Chardonnay enhanced...
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Slate Magazine (Free subscription) | yesterday
Cabernet sauvignon—and particularly the cabernet produced in California's Napa Valley—is the signature American wine. When a Napa cab, the 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, beat out some leading French wines in the Judgment of Paris, it heralded the coming-of-age of American viticulture and gave the phrase Napa cabernet international cachet. Nowadays, however, that phrase is more apt to elicit...
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Washington Wine Report (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Reminder that this month's Virtual Tasting will take place on Monday November 23rd. Read about it here . Desert Wind Winery is located in Prosser, Washington. Visible from Highway 82, the winery was established in 2001 by the Fries and Jenkins families. Built at a cost of $3.5 million, Desert Wind’s facilities are grand by Washington standards with a Southwest-inspired tasting room, a banquet...
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The Passionate Foodie (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
I have mentioned numerous times that I am a big fan of small plates. I love the chance to taste a wide variety of dishes, and I don't mind sharing. Now Burtons Grill is offering a special small plates menu. For only $4.95 you can select several delicious items from the menu below. These small plates are available at all Burtons Grill locations, from Monday through Sunday from 3:00pm to close! Small...
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Hudson Valley Wine Goddess (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
I was fortunate enough to be able to take part in a Twitter Taste Live wine tasting on Saturday, November 14. I must confess - a few confessions here. A few years ago I spent 10 days in Central California. On our drive down from the San Jose Airport to Avila Beach, Hahn was the first tasting room we stopped at. We new nothing about their wines then, but saw a sign and pulled off Highway 101 and began...
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yumsugar (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Kick-start your Thanksgiving meal with a refreshing sangria-style glass of white wine. Made a day in advance, this wine is infused with oranges, Grand Marnier, and Pernod. Bay leaves and whole cloves give it an herbaceous, aromatic appeal that's sure to pair perfectly with baked brie and walnuts . For the main course, select a versatile wine varietal that can support a lot of flavors. An affordable...
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The Daily Swarm (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Spinner : The first three products will be Rolling Stones ‘Forty Licks Merlot,’ ‘Woodstock Chardonnay’ and Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon.’ These wines, which will retail for around $17 a pop, were previewed backstage at the VIP & Artists lounges during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concerts in New York last month. “Traditionally...
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Washington Wine Report (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Reminder that this month's Virtual Tasting will take place on Monday November 23rd. Read about it here . Well folks, it’s time once again to make some Thanksgiving wine recommendations. Marcus and Melissa at EAT & DRINK In The Northwest covered rosés in their post earlier this month , so I will focus here on a few whites and light bodied reds. In terms of white wines my personal preferences...
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My Open Wallet (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
It's actually not a bad topic for a post this week... The other night, I went to see a play at St Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn ( The New Electric Ballroom , well worth seeing. You can get discounted tickets using a code from Broadway Box ). Before the show, we went to the nearby Water Street Restaurant. It's a convenient place for a pre-show meal, and they have really good burgers, but we were incredibly...
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Australian Wine Review (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
The results of the 2009 National (Australian) Wine Show were announced in Canberra tonight, and now the winners have been announced lifted I can publish the particularly interesting trophy results (below). Of particular note is not the winners themselves, but where they are sourced from, with a predominance of trophy wines sourced not from the traditional heartland of South Australia, but instead from...
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The English Vine Tours Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
The Waterside Series “The New World” 18th November 2009 Finca La Chamiza Sparkling Brut Argentina – Mendoza Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc Soft and creamy mousse with apple and pear drop nose. Fairly light on the palate but smooth and very easy quaffing. Not too sure why they used Chenin though as not enough acidity bite I felt! De Bortoli Sauvignon Blanc VAT 2 – 2008 Australia...
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Cowfish Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Sunday rolled around, as it often does, and after my day of walking on Saturday I had an even greater test – The Blaggers’ Banquet (I’m still not sure about that apostrophe). As someone with an empty Sunday I turned up at Hawksmoor at a worryingly early 11:30am (although that was 30 minutes late due to a long coffee queue at the rather excellent Market Coffee House , the best coffee...
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The Wine Cask Blog (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Tasting notes: Citrus, pear, and a nutty layer on the nose Beautifully textured on the palate Lively finish of tropical fruit, honey, and toasty notes A clean, vivid style of Chardonnay has been emerging out of Chile, and here's another. They're also loaded with fruit flavor, as is this one. Don't miss what's happening with this varietal. And if you happen upon a bottle of this for $18 or so, don't...
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Washington Wine Report (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
A round-up of stories on Washington wine from November 8 th to 14 th . From around the country The Scranton Times-Tribune names the 2007 Eroica Riesling their ‘Pick of the Week.’ The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writes about recommends Seven Hills Pinot Gris and Riesling for Thanksgiving (see sidebar on right). Montana’s Great Falls Tribune writes about making wines from Washington...
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